Campbell vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Campbell

Boy #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Campbell Rank #924

Shepard Rank #942

Campbell is more popular, ranked #924 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Campbell or Shepard more popular?

Campbell is more popular, ranked #924 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Campbell and Shepard mean?

Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Campbell and Shepard boy or girl names?

Campbell is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.